Valorie Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Harrison |
| Constituency | Rutland 11 (2023–2026) |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Residence | Mendon, Vermont |
Valorie Taylor (born 1977) is an American politician who serves in the Vermont House of Representatives.
Early life and education
Taylor grew up in Clarendon, Vermont and graduated from Mill River High School in 1995.[1] She moved to Mendon, Vermont in 2015.[2]
Career
Taylor previously served on the Mendon Selectboard.[2][3][4] She was elected in 2021, served three years, and resigned in 2024 citing stress and wanting to spend more time with her family.[5] Taylor was selected by Vermont Governor Phil Scott to serve as a Republican member of the Vermont House of Representatives for the Rutland-11 District in 2026.[6] She fills the seat vacated by Jim Harrison.[3]
Personal life
Taylor, who has two children, has described herself as a "stay at home mom."[1] She has worked as a fitness instructor and is a competitive runner and currently runs a residential painting business.[1][7]
References
- ^ a b c Haley, Tom (2019-06-09). "McKearin pushes string of Crowley titles to five". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ^ a b "Taylor Replaces Wells On Mendon Select Board". Mountain Times. 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ^ a b Weinstein, Ethan (2026-01-02). "Gov. Scott appoints two new Vermont lawmakers". Valley News. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ Whitcomb, Keith (2021-03-03). "Mendon Town Meeting Day results". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ Whitcomb, Keith (October 12, 2024). "Mendon Selectboard Chair Says He'll Resign". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ^ Whitcomb, Keith (Jan 2, 2026). "Taylor selected to take Harrison's seat". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ^ Page, Guy (2026-01-07). "Legislature says goodbye, hello to members". Vermont Daily Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
External links
- Official legislature page
